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suffer

[suhf-er] / ˈsʌf ər /




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Private equity investments suffer from inherent structural problems including limited disclosure, non-standardized return calculations that lack transparency, and management fees substantially higher than conventional investment funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Europe will suffer jet fuel shortages in just three weeks if the the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen, the trade body for the continent's airports has warned.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He charged that government officials "drive around in huge SUVs with bodyguards, while ordinary Venezuelans are left to suffer."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

And that’s perfectly OK for them, because they won’t suffer a pang of guilt because of their decision, and they won’t actually feel better about accepting the $150 if they give half of it away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

No one person should suffer so much loss.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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